Schools Guide 2015

Winchester House School

New head Emma Goldsmith, former deputy head of Bloxham, knows a
thing or two about Winchester House as a mother and governor.
Parents like her and are looking forward to seeing how she shakes
things up. Mrs Goldsmith wants a creative curriculum, so expect
less desk work and more fun outdoors, learning in the secret
garden. WHS has the excellent learn-to-lead programme, where
assault courses and expeditions help build pupils' confidence and
decision-making. We can attest that it works - our guides were
chatty and brimming with information. There are dozens of
extracurricular activities: pupils might design their own app or
send a film reel to the International Film Festival in Chicago. The
1st rugby team were unbeaten and one 11-year-old girl reached the
U14 fencing nationals. It's primarily a day school with a small
weekly/flexi-boarding team.